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Money, sleep and love: What makes a happy parent?

Who is happier: Parents or non-parents? It's a conundrum that burns hot in the cultural discourse.

Popping Xanax is more harmful than you think

Xanax may be trendy, but it can affect your health.

Adding therapy to meds may speed depression recovery for some

For about a third of people with depression, adding cognitive therapy to treatment with antidepressant medication helps them reach remission and recovery quicker, according to a new study.

Advocate fights for new Huntington’s disease legislation in mother’s memory

MaryAnn Emerick was only a teenager when her mother began exhibiting symptoms of Huntington’s disease (HD), a debilitating neurological condition that impacts nearly 30,000 Americans.

Virtual reality therapy shows benefits

For some veterans of war, recovering from trauma means going back to the battlefield.

Guilt may spoil restorative effects of entertainment

People who play video games or watch television to unwind after a hard day may end up feeling worse about themselves, not better, says a new study

Researchers seek to improve bipolar disorder, depression treatment

Distinguishing between regular depression and bipolar disorder is one of the toughest calls psychiatrists face.

Anger disorders may be linked to inflammation

For some people, violent behavior and anger may be linked with inflammation in their bodies, a new study finds.

Early caregiving may affect child's academic, social success

Individuals who experience sensitive caregiving during the first three years of life may see lasting effects on their relationships and academic achievement, research published Thursday in the journal Child Development suggests.

No increased stress from heavier social media use, survey says

Heavy users of the Internet and social media do not have higher levels of stress, and women who use Twitter, email and photo sharing show less stress than women who do not use them, a survey released on Thursday showed.